Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02

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The greatest number of cases of alb
sences occur among pupils between the
ages of Z and Is; there being only
about so per cent. in attendance, when
at this age the attendance should be
the most regular, for many after Is
years of age never have many advan-
tages of school.
As far as l know, the law respecting
compulsory attendance is nowhere in
Iowa county enforced.
| find that many districts do not
have uniformity of text-b books; which
is great drawback to the school and
teacher, and should be remedied by
districts at their annual meetings.
l wish l could press this fact upon
the minds of school boards, that the
work of school in a measu re depend
upon careful supervision by them,
and not hire a teacher and never in
quire by visit into their labors.
Many schools are scantily supplied
with apparatus, such as maps, charts
and globes.
l distributed - II. Il. maps during
the year, these maps being supplied by
the State Superintendent.
| have for distribution Blue Books
for each school room in the county
these also coming from the State.
The " Course of Study as laid down
by the State board is being followed
quite well, and marked improvement
is manifest where it is used most.
Our scGouiS should be run upon a
plan if the greatest good is to be de
rived from the money used.
AS county we are fortunate in hav-
ing high schools in localities where
they can be of the greatest benefit, and
many are ayailing themselves of the
opportunities thus offered.
Many of our graded schools are too
crowded, thus making the labors of
the teacher largely general instruction;
leaving no time for individual help.
l found the schools as a rule in a
prosperous condition and the teachers
endeavoring to put energy into their
labOrS.
| have held two series of examina-
lions at which 3l5 presented them
selves for examination and of this
number 10 received certificates: of
which IA remain in force for the 40
schools to be taught; but by adding
to this the number who hold either
normal school or cOuntersigned High
School Diplomas we have a teaching
force of about 169-a small surplus of
teachers.
l have endeavored to raise the
standard of my teaching force and
in SO doing have no doubt left some
out who have seemed content to be
just as they were when they first be-
gan teaching. | shall endeavOr to
make my teachers progressive class,
else they cannot expect to make their
schools anything more than themselves
stand stills.
| addressed letters to such clerks
where | thought repairs were needed,
and [ hope all such repairs will be
made ere the winter begins.
| had the good fortune to secure the
labors of Professors a. J. Hutton and
J. w. Livingston to conduct a two
weeks institute, at which 100 regis
tered and an average of 50 were in
attendance.
Great interest was manifested in the
work of the institute and much good
obtained.
| suggest that the Board order
complete set of books in order that a
record of the work of the Supt. may
be transmitted to his or her successor.
Hoping to do more efficient work
the coming year, am
Your Obedient Servant,
BRADFORD W. GILLErT,
County Superintendent.
REPORT OF COUNTY JUDGE
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Iowa
County, Wisconsin:
Gentlemen The following named persons
were committed to the Wisconsin State Hospital
for The insane, at Mendoza, since your meeting
in January last, to-wit:
July %, 1887, August Buskill, of the town of
Dodgeville.
August "a, 1887, Mrs. Caroline Peterson, village
of Dodgeyille.
October IL, 1887. Lewis Ehmsen, town of Eden,
son of Hans Ehmsen.
November 8, 1887 Mrs. Mary Ann Rosa Parry,
of the village of Dodgeville.
And the following chronic insane persons
were sent to the Iowa County Insane Asylum,
to-wit;
July :, 1887, Mrs. Harriet j. Osborne, of Min
eral Point.
July Is, 1887, Mrs. Mary A. Brandenburg, of
MlueTdl POINT
October II, 1887. " m. Dodge, of Ridgeway.
Alex. Cain, of Ridgeway, was examined by
Drs Cutler and Pearce, and declared sane.
March 16, 1887, alter Deylin, IL years of age,
sent to Industrial School for boys.
October l3, 1897, John Hebkin, years of age,
sent to Boys Home" st. Francis, Milwaukee
county, Wis.
Respectfully your obedient servt.,
JOHN T. JONES'
Dated Nov. -, 1897. County Judge.
STATEMENT showing the apportion-
ment of State, County. County School